Orange man sentenced to 14 years for stabbing ex-girlfriend in Bloomfield

William Perlman/The Star-LedgerRobert Claybrook was sentenced to 14 years for the Sept. 16, 2011, stabbing of his ex-girlfriend.

BLOOMFIELD — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for stabbing his ex-girlfriend repeatedly with a butcher knife in Bloomfield last year, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office announced today.

Robert Claybrook had pleaded guilty to attempted murder and aggravated assault in connection with the Sept. 16, 2011, stabbing, in which he used a 12-inch butcher knife on the woman, authorities said. The victim was found on the street that day near Linden Avenue, with stab wounds on her head, hands, face, body and leg, the prosecutor's office said.

She identified Claybrook, of Orange, to police at the scene. Claybrook must serve nearly 12 years in prison before he is eligible for parole.